The last month hasn’t been easy for Democrats.But now isn’t the time to despair - it’s time to organize and fight.

In the years ahead, we must strengthen our team, and our bench, from the ground up. And we must stand up to protect President Obama’s accomplishments.

But most of all, we need to listen. We need to listen to Democrats at every level, empowering them to fight for progressive values and a vision of opportunity and optimism. And we need to listen to voters, up and down the ballot, who are asking us to stand behind them.

Together, we will build the party every Democrat – and every American – deserves.

Meet Tom

Tom Perez is a proven leader who has spent his life standing up for progressive values and making real change happen at the local, statewide, and national levels. From putting himself through college on the back of a garbage truck to rebuilding the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, Tom has never shied away from a challenge.